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Dec. 21, 2023

Board of Education considers recommendations regarding future facility needs️

Changes could affect Robberson and Pershing elementary schools.

In November, the Board of Education received the results of a demographic study, which analyzed current and future population trends within the SPS attendance boundaries.

The study identified opportunities for improvement to help address the underutilization of some schools and a projected decline in districtwide enrollment. On Dec. 19, recommended changes were presented to the Board of Education that would impact Pershing K-8 School and Robberson Elementary School.

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Early childhood teacher is December MVP

Leslie Shollenbarger is an early childhood teacher at Harrison Elementary School. Not only does she support our youngest learners to ensure they are success ready to start kindergarten, her collaborative spirit benefits the entire early childhood team at Harrison.

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KHS senior receives $180,000 scholarship from U.S. Marine Corps

Kickapoo High School vice president, Eagle Scout and varsity wrestler Nick Finke received a big check and big news on Dec. 14. After a 12-month application process, Nick was awarded a life-changing scholarship: the U.S. Navy Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Scholarship, valued at $180,000.

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Brothers from Fremont Elementary lead Pledge of Allegiance Dec. 19

Madden and Jaden Lambo led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Board of Education meeting Dec. 19. These Fremont Falcons are outstanding representatives of their school.

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AgVenture experience application open now

For the second time this school year, 25 seventh-graders will have the opportunity to explore agricultural sciences with AgVenture, an agricultural learning experience.

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DESE issues 2023 Annual Performance Reports

Increasing graduation rate and college and career readiness are highlights of SPS results.

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KHS students awarded full tuition scholarship from Drury

Kickapoo High School seniors Pyrson Houzenga and Abby Stowe received full tuition scholarships to attend Drury University for four years. This award totals $141,600 for each student over four years.

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Let's Talk Live set for Jan. 18 at Carver Middle School

Superintendent Grenita Lathan will host an interactive community event Jan. 18 where she will answer questions live. Come with your questions to participate in the conversation.

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SPS United: Beth Engelhart, executive director of elementary learning.

"As a leader myself, my personal mission is to invest in the hearts and minds of those around me by loving and serving. I have the honor of serving 10 of the most passionate and influential principals in the state of Missouri. It is my role to walk alongside them to see how we can leverage successes across their campus and to other campuses.

Additionally, I strive to put ideas on the table through instructional coaching in order to meet our district vision of being the choice school in the state of Missouri. Over the last year, watching this group of leaders excel across their campuses has been some of the most rewarding work I’ve ever had the opportunity to be a part of. We are so blessed to have elementary principals who pour into hundreds of students' hearts and minds every day. I’m thankful I get to be a small part of it.” - Dr. Beth Engelhart, executive director of elementary learning.

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